Where has summer gone? It seems like just yesterday I was blogging about Memorial Day plans and Leftover Baked Bean Gazpacho. Then, boom, just like Louisiana heat hits you in the face, Labor Day, the “unofficial” end of summer, is
National Corn on the Cob Day was Tuesday this week. Did you celebrate? I sure did. I just love food holidays. It often gives me a good excuse to splurge, this time it gave me a good reason to get
Last week I was speaking with a friend about our plans for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Our weekend plans vary greatly. She is planning a busy family weekend and I am planning a quiet catch up weekend. Although our
We are fortunate to have a cabin high in the mountains of North Carolina. It is always a welcome time to relax and unwind with nature. Due to schedules, most of our time at the cabin is in short visits,
Look at that big tray of leftover jambalaya treats I’m holding. So many dishes made with just a little leftover jambalaya. I am definitely not a morning person at all, but my mornings on the show motivate me to get
Today is National Tortilla Day, Wednesday was National Margarita Day, National Crunchy Taco Day is March 21, every Tuesday is Taco Tuesday and Cinco De Mayo is coming up! It seems like there is always an opportunity to celebrate with Mexican food. It
Large cast iron pots or kettles full of jambalaya and cooks armed with paddles are a common scene in Louisiana, especially when there is football to be played or money to be raised. Tailgating can be a delightful sensory experience,
Come with me and take a step back in time. Last weekend I had the privilege to “take a step back in time” with my friend Connie. Connie grew up in the restaurant business with her parents, two brothers and a sister. Her parents
Thanksgiving is over. Today is the day full of dishes to do because everyone was too tired after a day of napping and football cheering! Today is a day full of rituals, too. Is it crazy shopping, movie watching or